Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Rigging on a heavy equipment pallet sits before being loaded into a C-130J Super Hercules during a cargo drop training exercise March 20, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The exercise included a small cargo load to simulate supplying food, water or ammunition, and a heavy cargo load to simulate vehicle delivery to combat or contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

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Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

The drop zone team sets up a visual marker for incoming C-130J Super Hercules during a cargo drop training exercise March 22, 2017, at Camp Fuji, Japan. The training allows aircrews and ground crews to practice the techniques required during an air drop to ensure proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

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Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

An Airman from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepares cords for rigging a bundle for a C-130J Super Hercules cargo drop exercise March 20, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. From packing the parachutes to recovering them after the drop exercises are complete, the 374 LRS is responsible for every step in building the cargo pallets to ensure the supplies land safely on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

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Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

A C-130J Super Hercules drops heavy cargo during a training exercise March 22, 2017, at Camp Fuji, Japan. The exercise marked the first cargo drop for Yokota’s new C-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

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Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

A heavy cargo pallet floats to the ground after being dropped from a C-130J Super Hercules during a cargo drop training exercise March 22, 2017, at Camp Fuji, Japan. The exercise included a small cargo load to simulate supplying food, water or ammunition, and a heavy cargo load to simulate vehicle delivery to combat or contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

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Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

A C-130J Super Hercules flies past Mt. Fuji after a cargo drop training exercise March 22, at Camp Fuji, Japan. The exercise marked the first cargo drop for Yokota’s new C-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

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Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Cargo is loaded onto a truck by 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen after being dropped from a C-130J Super Hercules during a cargo drop training exercise March 22, 2017, at Camp Fuji, Japan. The training allows aircrews and ground crews to practice the techniques required during an air drop to ensure proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

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Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Airmen from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron carry a repacked equipment parachute during a cargo drop training exercise March 22, 2017, at Camp Fuji, Japan. From packing the parachutes to recovering them after the drop exercises are complete, the 374 LRS is responsible for every step in building the cargo pallets to ensuring the supplies land safely on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

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Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Staff Sgt. Marcanthony Khan, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, recovers an equipment parachute during a cargo drop training exercise March 22, 2017, at Camp Fuji, Japan. From packing the parachutes to recovering them after the drop exercises are complete, the 374 LRS is responsible for every step in building the cargo pallets to ensuring the supplies land safely on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

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Yokota's C-130J's First Cargo Drop

Published March 26, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson
374th Airlift Wing

Yokota Air Base, Japan --

Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop

Yokota’s C-130J’s First Cargo Drop